Black and white image of the First National Bank in Hillsboro, with a banner across the street advertising the bank's open house. A large neon sign offers 'Drive in Banking.'
Black and white image of a number of children riding in the back of a vintage fire truck with 'Carnation Fire Dept.' printed on the side. A ladder hangs on the side, and a bell is attached to the rear of the truck. Carnation was located to the south of Forest Grove and so-named because the company, founded in Washington State, had a milk condensery nearby. This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a fire engine with ladders on the sides turning the corner onto Main Street with the Washington County Courthouse just visible in the background. A crowd gathered along the edges of the streets watches. Three women sit in the cab of the truck next to the driver, and on the front of the engine 'Beaverton F. D.' is lettered. An ax is fastened on the cab just behind the door, and lettering there reads 'City of Beaverton Fire Dept.' and '6|6'. On the ladders is a sign stating 'Our Present 1962.' This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a Golden Retriever dog leaning out of the window of a fire truck. 'H. F. D. No. 3' is painted on the door. This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of three people sitting inside a dining car that has been transformed into a diner. One man dressed casually sits at the counter with a cup of coffee, while a woman sits at the end of the counter. Another man in white clothing stands behind her. A menu board advertises Pepsi-Cola, and other packaged pastries are scattered on the counters. A large sign at the back of the diner shows a girl with a tray of soda bottles advertises Coca-cola, while a small 7up advertisement hangs just in front of it. This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of five men standing in front of a truck parked in front of an open garage door. Four of the men wear suits and hats, and the last man is dressed in a service industry uniform with a peaked hat. Painted on the side of the truck is 'J. T. Foster Co., Phone 1011. Myers Pumps - Service. Hillsboro, Ore.' and on the front of the truck it reads 'Foster's.' The neon sign behind them pointing at the main entrance adds that J. T. Foster Co. sells electrical appliances and farm equipment. A rack containing hoes and other implements can be seen in the open garage behind them. This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a man wearing glasses and a white lab coat counting pills out. An open bottle of medication sits in front of him next to a mortar and pestle, while a beaker full of liquid sits on top of a small scale. Various medications in bottles and boxes and jars line the shelves on the far wall. This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image depicting the front of an auto dealership. Three International Harvester light pickup trucks are parked in front of roll-up garage door, and a small tractor with a forklift sits in front of them, a large log lifted and held high. The ground is wet and muddy. 'Doyle Motor Company --> Ford Tractors' is painted on the building. This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image focused on a dress shop exterior. Two lighted display windows are filled with goods, one depicting loose casual wear and a dress, and the other swimwear and other summer clothing. Statues and jewelry are scattered about the floor of each display space, depicting Asian deities and other figures of interest. A large sign above the window depicts a couple relaxing, the girl in a two piece swimsuit and the boy in short sand a t-shirt, advertising 'Sweethearts in Swim Suits, Catalina.' Two cars are parked on the street in front of the shop. This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a large queue outside of a drug store, made up mostly women and children. One woman in the foreground has a balloon in her hands, and a young boy behind her holds three balloons; both appear to be leaving the store. Several men in hats observe the queue from the curb. A neon sign advertises the drug store; behind it are other neon signs advertising the Shake Shop, Dorothy's Women's Wear, and Commercial National Bank. This pharmacy was established in 1890, but had two different grand 're-openings' in the 1940s. Most likely this image is from the latter event, in 1949.
Color photograph of a man and a women in Western wear riding paint horses. The horses have western saddles with white bridles, reins, and martingales. A blue banner reading 'Cooper Mountain Horse Ranch, Beaverton' hangs across the hindquarters of the closest horse. The man and woman wear matching shirts of light blue with white fringe along the yokes and white cowboy hats. They are in a paved parking lot, with two other horses partially visible in the image and a row of single story housing units in the background. 'APR 63' is printed image right along the border. This photo was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image depicting the interior of a restaurant with covered tables. A woman watches from the back of the room while a young man in a white coat and bow tie and dark slacks takes an order from a woman seated at a table. Possibly the Times Cafe. The number of floral bouquets would suggest that this is the restaurant's grand opening.
Black and white image of an unidentified man wearing dark clothing and a light-colored, Herringbone-patterned cardigan, standing on the sidewalk behind a sandwich board. The board advertises 'Mother Parry's Home Cafe, All Meals 15 [cents] and 20 [cents] including Bread, Butter, Mean, Potatoes, Coffee or Buttermilk, Dessert.' Other meals and specials are offered at similar prices. The man appears to be holding a smaller sign on top of the sandwich board, one that advertises 'Broadway 98, Black Day and Night,' though the specific business or product being offered is not identified.
Black and white image depicting a long lunch counter, with built in stools. The grill and stove are directly behind the counter, along with shelves and refrigerators for all the various utensils and foods. This is possibly the interior of what is today known as Hillsboro Fountain and Pharmacy.
Black and white image of a man holding a microphone and sitting at a table in a diner. On the table in front of him are a sandwich, a bowl of soup, glasses of milk and water, and a rotary dial telephone. Just behind the telephone is some electronic equipment, likely connecting incoming calls on the phone with the radio broadcast. A sign on the wall reads, 'Lunch with Paul. Monday through Friday, 12:05 to 1:PM [sic]. KUIK Radio 1360 kc.' KUIK began broadcasting in 1954 from downtown Hillsboro. In addition to his duties as 'Farm Director,' Paul Alexander held several posts during his tenure at the station, including DJ, Chief Engineer, and Commercial Manager.
Black and white image of the interior of a 'milk shop,' showing the counter and stools where customers sat and the ice cream storage and the milk shake machines. Two refrigerated cases with cubes of butter stacked on top sits behind the counter section, facing out through the display windows. The room is brightly lit and bare of advertising or any other decoration. Mayflower Milk was brand name for milk bottled by the Dairy Cooperative Association, founded in 1929. The Dairy Cooperative Association changed its name to Mayflower Farms in 1962. They merged with the Seattle-based Northwest Dairymen's Association in 1981, dropping the Mayflower brand name for its milk a few years later. Before refrigerators became common home appliances, milk was delivered daily. This distribution center in Hillsboro opened in 1947. See WCMpic_013891 for an exterior view.
Black and white image of a commercial milk distribution facility, which included a fountain and retail section. Mayflower Milk was brand name for milk bottled by the Dairy Cooperative Association, founded in 1929. The Dairy Cooperative Association changed its name to Mayflower Farms in 1962. They merged with the Seattle-based Northwest Dairymen's Association in 1981, dropping the Mayflower brand name for its milk a few years later. Before refrigerators became common home appliances, milk was delivered daily. This distribution center in Hillsboro opened in 1947. See WCMpic_013891 for an interior view.
Black and white image of three men in suits, two wearing white lab coats over their suits. They stand in front of a concrete brick wall. Though perhaps better known today for their cornmeal and grits, museum records identify this Albers Mill, located in Hillsboro, as a manufacturer of Friskies canned pet foods. See WCMpic_013851, WCMpic_013854, WCMpic_013855, and WCMpic_013875 for other images of the mill as a pet food plant.
Black and white image of a group of men, six of whom sit on a conveyor belt while five stand behind them. All but one of the men wear white shirts and/or coveralls; the remaining man wears a white lab coat over a suit and tie. Various arrangements of pipes and machinery fill the background of the image. Though perhaps better known today for their cornmeal and grits, museum records identify this Albers Mill, located in Hillsboro, as a manufacturer of Friskies canned pet foods. See WCMpic_013851, WCMpic_013854, WCMpic_013855, and WCMpic_013875 for other images of the mill as a pet food plant.
Black and white image of three men monitoring what appears to be a pet food canning machine. A large steel drum occupies the lower right of the image, and a narrow chute descends from the ceiling at one end. Cans appear to be being fed into the tube, then ejected at the bottom. One man in a white coverall stands directly next to the chute, while two others watch from a distance. One wears a coverall and the other a white lab coat. Though perhaps better known today for their cornmeal and grits, museum records identify this Albers Mill, located in Hillsboro, as a manufacturer of Friskies canned pet foods. See WCMpic_013851, WCMpic_013854, WCMpic_013869, and WCMpic_013875 for other images of the mill as a pet food plant.
Black and white image of a man in a white coverall, moving large blocks of meat and bone parts from a cart to be sliced into a bin. Though perhaps better known today for their cornmeal and grits, museum records identify this Albers Mill, located in Hillsboro, as a manufacturer of Friskies canned pet foods. See WCMpic_013851, WCMpic_013855, WCMpic_013869, and WCMpic_013875 for other images of the mill as a pet food plant.
Black and white image depicting the interior showroom of a car dealership. Two cars, both sedans, are mostly visible, and a parts counter behind which three white-coated employees stand takes up the rear of the store. Cady sold both Dodge and Plymouth cars until the mid-1950s, when they began selling exclusively Dodge brands.
Black and white image of a small, square building with three cars visible behind the display windows. Painted and neon signs advertise 'Hudson' cars as 'America's Safest Car' and offer a complete service department. The cars in this showroom would have been among the last Hudsons made. Unable to compete with the bigger car companies, Hudson Motor Car Company merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors in the mid-1950s. Shortly thereafter, the company president, George Romney, decided that the Hudson was not generating sufficient sales or interest and discontinued production and retired the brand.
Black and white image of workers, mostly women, working at conveyors sorting fruit or produce for processing. Electric lights hang over each conveyor belt in addition to fluorescent lights overhead. Empty buckets are stacked about, and there are six visible work stations. The cannery was built in 1919 by a two local businessmen who were expanding from hops production into canning, Harold W. Ray and Bertrand E. Maling. They converted the plant to process frozen foods in the early 1930s, and the plant was sold in later years to Birds Eye Foods. The plant was demolished in the 1980s, its site near downtown Hillsboro now occupied by the Washington County Jail.
